On Dec. 18, members of the Addison Trail Cheerleading Team participated in another Illinois Cheerleading Coaches Association (ICCA) competition of the 2022-23 season, this time at Wilmington High School. Just like Dec. 11, the team took 1st place and won a second bid to the ICCA Championships in Springfield on […]
Addison News
Christening gown spans 111 years; 25 family members have worn it
By Jane Charmelo FOR THE ADDISON INDEPENDENT Handing down special mementos is a tradition in many families, and for one family, it is a very “delicate” matter. For Barb Cepek, the tradition is a cherished christening gown, made by her paternal great-grandfather’s sister, Kate Mulroyan, as a gift for Mulroyan’s […]
Man gets 34 years for Addison armed carjacking, robbery; Berlin praises efforts of local law enforcement
On Thursday, Dec. 8, DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced that a Dolton man had been sentenced to 34 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for hijacking at gunpoint a Chevy Camaro from a man in May, 2020, and robbing an Addison gas station at gunpoint in March, […]
AT students read original stories to grades K-2
On Thursday, Nov. 17, students in Addison Trail English teacher Katie Inzinga’s Creative Writing class visited Lincoln, Ardmore and Lake Park elementary schools, where they read their original children’s stories to pupils in kindergarten through second grade. To create their stories, the Addison Trail students analyzed published works and discussed […]
Suspect shot, dies; Lombard police officer wounded, hospitalized in armed robbery at The Smoke Shop
At approximately 4:05 p.m. Thursday, Lombard police responded to a call for an armed robbery in progress at a retail store in the 0-100 block of W. Roosevelt Road. Responding police officers encountered two male suspects in the vicinity of Ann Street and Lincoln Street. A preliminary investigation shows one […]
Addison supports County’s ‘211’ launch
Addison Mayor Rich Veenstra (at podium) and DuPage County officials, including DuPage County Board Chair Dan Cronin (far right) launched the 211 health and human service telephone referral system at a press conference in Wheaton on Tuesday, Nov. 15. The Addison Consolidated Dispatch Center will serve as the receiving point […]
Addison receives Chicago Region Trees Initiative Recognition
At the Addison Village Board meeting on Monday, Nov. 7, the Village’s Public Works Department Electrical and Forestry Division was honored for partnering with the Chicago Region Trees Initiative, a coalition of more than 200 public and private agencies including municipalities, conservation groups, and schools with the goal of enhancing […]
Bond denied for Addison man accused of murdering wife
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Addison Director of Police Timothy Hayden have announced that bond has been denied for an Addison man accused of killing his wife in their home earlier this week. Brahim Bakayoko, 44, appeared at a bond hearing where Judge Paul Marchese granted the state’s […]
Republicans reel as Democrats win many key races
Conroy elected County Board Chair; Casten tops Pekau; Duckworth, ‘Raja’ hold seats By Dee Longfellow For The Independent Many Republicans were silent and shocked as the polls closed and the numbers came rolling in on Tuesday, Nov. 8, as the Democrats won race after race and even firmly established Republicans […]
AT celebrates Italian American Heritage Month
During the week of Oct. 11 to 14, Addison Trail students, staff and community members celebrated Italian-American Heritage Month with numerous activities and events hosted by AT’s Italian Club. The activities included an opportunity for ATHS staff, most of whom wore this year’s Italian-American Heritage Month t-shirt, to enjoy cannoli […]
